Local gaushala overburdened, stray cattle pose challenges for Trilokpur

The growing number of stray cattle in Trilokpur has become a major concern for residents, shopkeepers and devotees visiting the temple town.

With the local cowshed (gaushala) unable to accommodate more animals, stray cattle can often be found lingering near the main entrance of the temple, creating inconvenience for visitors and raising safety concerns on the roads.

The situation becomes particularly precarious at night when cows, after being chased away from the temple gates, move onto the main roads, increasing the risk of accidents. Shopkeepers in the area have also voiced their frustration, as the animals disrupt daily business operations.

Trilokpur Panchayat Vice-Pradhan Dinesh Thakur pointed out that while the temple trust operates its own cowshed, the staff frequently refuse to accept stray cattle brought by locals.

“This leads to the animals congregating around the temple gates, causing trouble for visitors and posing a hazard for traffic,” he said.

Trilokpur Panchayat Pradhan Rajni Chauhan and Kala Amb Panchayat Pradhan Rekha Chaudhary have also expressed concerns over the state of stray cattle in the area.

They stated that their panchayats had allocated funds for transporting stray cattle to the cowshed, but locals often complain that the facility refuses to take in more animals due to capacity constraints.

The panchayat leaders have urged the administration to increase the capacity of the existing cowshed and develop a better system to manage stray cattle in the area. They emphasised the need for immediate action to address the issue and prevent further inconvenience and safety risks for residents and visitors alike.